Absolutions Group, a local construction company committed to community engagement and excellence, has completed upgrades to multiple communal Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) facilities areas at Gosford and Tuggerah.
Upgrades enhance internal functionality and revitalise external spaces, providing an inspiring environment for staff and visitors.
The Indigenous-owned and operated organisation, based at Erina, was tasked with upgrading the meeting room, group education room, external deck and consultation rooms within the Nunyara Aboriginal Health Unit in Gosford, along with the meeting room and waiting room within Ngiyang (The Aboriginal Pregnancy & Child & Family Health Service) at Tuggerah.
Indigenous artwork has been incorporated into the newly refurbished Nunyara Aboriginal Health Unit, underscoring Absolutions Group’s dedication to supporting local talent and celebrating Indigenous culture.
Contemporary Aboriginal artist and Bidjara Gamilaroi woman Bianca Meiklejohn, who is also a valued member of the CCLHD at the Nunyara Aboriginal Health Unit, was selected to showcase her artwork within the facility.
“Bianca’s artwork adds a unique and culturally significant touch to the space,” Absolutions Group Managing Director Joel Singles said.
“We are honoured to have been able to work with her to enhance the communal spaces at the Nunyara Aboriginal Health Unit.”
Meiklejohn’s artwork, carefully crafted to reflect her heritage and contemporary artistic vision, has been transformed into a huge stunning wall decal, becoming a focal point in the newly refurbished unit.
This collaboration not only highlights the importance of Indigenous representation but also fosters a sense of pride and belonging within the community.
Meiklejohn said her artwork, Together on Country, represents the Nunyara Aboriginal Health Unit’s connection to Darkinjung Country and our responsibility to care for the land, our community and our networks.
“The colours are a reflection on the land we work and live on, the ocean and coastal environment,” she said.
“Each handprint symbolises a unit member; we all come from different countries and now come to call this country our home.
“The centre circle embodies community, embracing families, children and educators, allowing us to connect to mob, yarn and unite.
“The green circles denote sacred meeting places between bushland and the lines illustrate our mob’s bond from bush to ocean.”
Absolutions Group has also sponsored Meiklejohn as a player for the Toukley Hawks football team.
The initiative aims to further empower Indigenous voices and promote inclusivity in sports.
The refurbishment project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget.
“We are thrilled with the outcome of this project and proud to have contributed to the enhancement of the Central Coast Health District’s facilities,” Singles said.
“This achievement would not have been possible without the hard work and collaboration of all parties involved.”
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